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Month: January 2021

Month: January 2021

Illegal Waste Trade Jeopardises Penang’s Zero Waste Future

Admin January 31, 2021 0 Comments
Long time stigmatised and unfairly portrayed as being responsible for the plastic #waste crisis, South East Asian countries constitute the perfect culprit for northern countries’ unsustainable practices and ways of living. Despite the false accusations, these countries are the centre of some sustainable and long-term initiatives. The story of Penang, a state in northwest Malaysia with a...
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DUMPING of WORLD’S PLASTIC WASTE IN MALAYSIA Undermines Green Efforts

Admin January 30, 2021 0 Comments
The European Union is shipping a great part of its #waste across the world, generating negative environmental, social & economic impacts. Together with GAIA and Friends of the Earth Malaysia, Zero Waste Europe has recently released a new case study that illustrates what's happening in one of the most affected country: Malaysia. This case study shows that illegal plastic waste exports to...
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CHICKEN: Not any safer than red meat

Admin January 29, 2021 0 Comments
  RAISED on chemicalised feeds, antibiotics and growth hormones, the chicken you eat can contain the residues of many toxic chemicals that accumulate in their flesh. In 1998, CAP’s tests on chicken found them to be unsafe to eat — 89% of samples tested were found to have germs which were resistant to at least 1 of the 5 commonly prescribed human antibiotics used to kill it. According to...
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CAP welcomes Appeal Court decision to stop project in public open space

Admin January 28, 2021 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes the decision by the Court of Appeal to stop the proposed high-rise project in Taman Rimba Kiara. It was a bold decision and should serve as a precedent in similar cases. The residents association of the adjoining Taman Tun Dr Ismail brought the case to court to have the development order issued by the Kuala Lumpur Datuk Bandar quashed. They lost in...
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“Whole Grain”, “Wholemeal” & “High Fibre”?

Admin January 28, 2021 0 Comments
WHAT THEY MAY ACTUALLY MEAN IN MODERN BREAD Are “whole grain” breads more nutritious? The term “whole grain” refers to the grain before it has been milled into flour. A grain kernel is comprised of 3 layers: the bran (the outer layer where most of the fibre exists), the germ (the inside layer where many nutrients and essential fatty acids are found) and the endosperm (the starchy middle...
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Anti-Aging through MOVING YOURSELVES

Admin January 27, 2021 0 Comments
You can turn back the years, scientists say, with regular exercise. Age-related degeneration of bone, muscle, skin, nerves and cells can all be slowed with regular exercise. In one study, patients who already had coronary artery disease reduced their risk of fatal heart complications by 20-25% through exercise. You can age comfortably, remain alert and vibrant throughout your life just by being...
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Your HANDPHONE is 10 TIMES DIRTIER THAN A TOILET SEAT

Admin January 26, 2021 0 Comments
A typical handphone carries 25,000 bacteria per square inch, compared to a toilet seat (1,201), kitchen counter (1,736), pet food dish (2,110), checkout screen (4,500) and doorknob (8,643), studies show. We touch this filthy device 2,617 times a day, holding it up to our eyes, nose and lips – key points for germs to enter the body. Many people also bring their phones to the toilet, which is...
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The tragic death of another Borneo Pygmy elephant

Admin January 26, 2021 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is very concerned about another incident involving a Borneo Pygmy elephant found dead as a result of the cruel and irresponsible actions of a few individuals.  It was reported that the carcass of the elephant showed signs of having been shot and having cuts. There were seven shots, all of which hit the elephant's head. The motive for the killing has not yet been...
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